You are such a class act.....  How's the book coming.....  ??  Oliva
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From: "Amadeus Schmidt" <[log in to unmask]>

> Dori, you're right about these tons of carbs without protein, of course.
> They are not only without protein, but also without vitamins.
> Particularly vitamins b1-b3 which are required and used off in the process
> of processing these carbs.
>
> I spoke about "in nature".
> The only nature carb item devoid of protein and vitamins I am aware of is
> honey. (mey be not so nature-like).
> People without "refinement" (re-worsement) technology and without sugar
> plants  can't fall into this carb pitfall.
> Paleolithic humans didn't have it, earlier primates didn't have it.
> In the whole neolithic era up to the last 100 years, sugar was rare or
> unavailable.
>
> In nature carb items do have protein. Especially seeds (which are even
high)
> and especially if you eat a little more than just 2500 kcal, because your
> body has some more demands as sitting in a office.
>
> A little low on protein (in nature) is only fruit (per 2500kcal standard).
> And this may be different with nature food (fruit not bred for sweetness).
>
> A little cross check.... blackberries may be unbred. .... 4.5 kg
blackberry
> has 2400 kcal has 98% protein of RDA (54g). As if it was a law.
>
> Regards, Amadeus
> P.S. I don't suggest to eat 4.5 kg blackberry.
> I suggest any mix. I just note that it's hard to get below 100% RDA
> without refined items. With wheat and lentils (the megalithic diet) it
will
> be hard to get below 200% RDA.
>